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NHTSARecalled Oct 8, 2025 · #25V672000

Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft

Hazard

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft
  • 1300 RT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be mailed because BMW called the one owner on October 30, 2025 and remedied the motorcycle on 11/21/25. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice